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chuck hagel, president obama's pick to run the pentagon, will be in limbo a little while longer. attempts to break a republican fiphillfilibuster failed in the. hagel's confirmation will have to wait until after congress returns from a ten-day recess. democrats accuse gop senators of putting politics before national security. dana bash on the setback for the obama administration. >> on this vote, the yea are 58, nays 40. the motion is not agreed to. >> reporter: chuck hagel fell short of the 60 votes needed to be defense secretary. >> not a secretary in the history of defense has been filibustered. never ever. >> reporter: some say hagual e hagel -- >> we have a responsibility to consider the nominee. a number of the republican senators have questions. >> reporter: but democrats see it another way. that republicans are dragging their feet on hagel in order to look for more information to bring him down. let's not hide behind a filibuster. let's have the courage, vote yes or vote no. don't hide behind parliamentary tricks. >> reporter: the white house knew from day one hagel's con
chuck hagel, president obama's pick to run the pentagon, will be in limbo a little while longer. attempts to break a republican fiphillfilibuster failed in the. hagel's confirmation will have to wait until after congress returns from a ten-day recess. democrats accuse gop senators of putting politics before national security. dana bash on the setback for the obama administration. >> on this vote, the yea are 58, nays 40. the motion is not agreed to. >> reporter: chuck hagel fell...
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that's next. >>> president obama has been talking to voters about his ideas for revitalizing the job market, especially for the middle class. that's a message he pushed before but one that's growing more urgent for some people who had hoped the lingering effects of the recession would never reach them. tom foreman has this week's american journey. >>> everyday on the busy streets of new york, kellock irvin is hunting, and he received his college degree last year, he moved here from the west coast and thought finding a job in marketing was the next logical step. >> not necessarily that it would be an easy task but it wouldn't be something that almost eight months since graduating i'm still struggling with. >> he's not alone. >> our economy is adding jobs but too many people still can't find full-time employment. >> when president obama took office, 134 million americans were working in nonfarm jobs. today, after massive losses and a slow recovery, we're only 1.2 million jobs better off. and many pay less than those that were lost. a recent study by the center for college affordability
that's next. >>> president obama has been talking to voters about his ideas for revitalizing the job market, especially for the middle class. that's a message he pushed before but one that's growing more urgent for some people who had hoped the lingering effects of the recession would never reach them. tom foreman has this week's american journey. >>> everyday on the busy streets of new york, kellock irvin is hunting, and he received his college degree last year, he moved here...
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the group responding to president obama's state of the union address. the president lays out his case against new gun control laws. >>> here in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in chicago, one woman is making a difference, taking a stand against gang violence your might recognize diane. she was named a top ten cnn hero in 2011. back in 2003, she opened her home to youngsters, giving them a place to go to talk about their hopes and dreams. a place to escape the violence on the streets. that simple gesture led to a nonprofit program called kids off the block, a program that she says has helped thousands of young people. i visited diane and her kids off the block program. take a look. these are some of the most dangerous streets you'll find. we're not in a third-world country. this is chicago. this memorial has one brick for each young life lost in recent years, close to 400 names. some 200 bricks are yet to be placed. diane made it in her fight to stop the violence. you would bring them here and say, they're all you. this is all you, whether you're
the group responding to president obama's state of the union address. the president lays out his case against new gun control laws. >>> here in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in chicago, one woman is making a difference, taking a stand against gang violence your might recognize diane. she was named a top ten cnn hero in 2011. back in 2003, she opened her home to youngsters, giving them a place to go to talk about their hopes and dreams. a place to escape the violence on the...
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find new roads. >>> president obama has been talking to voters about his ideas for revitalizing the job market, especially for the middle class. that's a message he pushed before but one that's growing more urgent for some people who had hoped the lingering effects of the recession would never reach them. tom foreman has this week's american journey. >>> everyday on the busy streets of new york, kelic
find new roads. >>> president obama has been talking to voters about his ideas for revitalizing the job market, especially for the middle class. that's a message he pushed before but one that's growing more urgent for some people who had hoped the lingering effects of the recession would never reach them. tom foreman has this week's american journey. >>> everyday on the busy streets of new york, kelic
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the killing of a 15-year-old girl, gunned down just days after performing at president obama's inauguration. her funeral was yesterday. let's go to ted rowlands with the latest in chicago. what do we know? >> the death of hadiya pendalson has struck a nerve not only in chicago but across the country. tonight, they have two men in custody. one is an 18-year-old man, the other, a 20-year-old man. both are members of a chicago gang. according to a police source, there was no witness who came forward to break this case. police officers worked on tips and were able to go out and find win witnesses. they do not have the murder weapon, according to the source. the charges that the two young men face, one charge of murder. two charges each of attempted murder, and some weapons violations. we're waiting for a press conference at the bottom of the hour with more details, but two arrests in the death of hadiya pendleton. >> do we know what kind of evidence police allegedly have against these two in. >> they don't have the murder weapon, which, of course, is a problem at trial, potentially, but they do
the killing of a 15-year-old girl, gunned down just days after performing at president obama's inauguration. her funeral was yesterday. let's go to ted rowlands with the latest in chicago. what do we know? >> the death of hadiya pendalson has struck a nerve not only in chicago but across the country. tonight, they have two men in custody. one is an 18-year-old man, the other, a 20-year-old man. both are members of a chicago gang. according to a police source, there was no witness who came...
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the group responding to president obama's state of the union address. straight ahead, the president of the nra lays out his case against new gun control laws. [ male announcer ] now is the perfect time to buy an adjustable version of the most highly recommended bed in america, the tempur-pedic ergo system. treat yourself to the ultimate sleep experience and save up to $400 during the tempur ergo savings event. plus, visit tempurpedic.com for full details on our 0% apr financing with up to five years to pay. don't wait. five years special financing ends february 18th, and the tempur ergo savings event ends february 24th. visit tempurpedic.com now. tempur-pedic -- the most highly recommended bed in america. >>> here in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in chicago, one woman is making a difference, taking a stand against gang violence your might recognize diane latiker. she was named a top ten cnn hero in 2011. back in 2003, she opened her home to youngsters, giving them a place to go to talk about their hopes and dreams. a place to escape the violen
the group responding to president obama's state of the union address. straight ahead, the president of the nra lays out his case against new gun control laws. [ male announcer ] now is the perfect time to buy an adjustable version of the most highly recommended bed in america, the tempur-pedic ergo system. treat yourself to the ultimate sleep experience and save up to $400 during the tempur ergo savings event. plus, visit tempurpedic.com for full details on our 0% apr financing with up to five...
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the obama white house rarely writes its own legislation. so this new strategy is unnerving some in both parties. now, the white house insists this is just a back-up plan, and they also tell me that they didn't leak the draft, and they think that the leak is unfortunate. >> were there really any surprises in this draft? >> no, great question, and the answer is no surprises at all. the details from the leaked draft are no different from the plan posted on the white house website for the last two years. so then the question is, why are the republicans so outraged? part of the answer is it's just smart politics. to get something done on immigration, republicans need to distance themselves from the president, who you know is wildly unpopular with their base. the last thing this leak helps them get the distance. >> jessica, thank you. more on what authorities found at the blade runner crime scene. that's coming up. >>> and music fans everywhere mourning the loss of singer mindy mccready. she rose to fame with her chart topping songs, but more rec
the obama white house rarely writes its own legislation. so this new strategy is unnerving some in both parties. now, the white house insists this is just a back-up plan, and they also tell me that they didn't leak the draft, and they think that the leak is unfortunate. >> were there really any surprises in this draft? >> no, great question, and the answer is no surprises at all. the details from the leaked draft are no different from the plan posted on the white house website for...
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. >> drew, what about obama care? wasn't that supposed to keep hospital costs down? >> it was. but in reality, jake, there is nothing in obama care aimed at reducing the actual costs of health care. some are arguing that obama care, the forcing of everybody to be in this insurance plan or pay a penalty, is actually going to increase the costs we are paying because in very simple economic terms, you're increasing the amount of people who will be paying for all the heck, increasing demand, and there's really no incentive for the suppliers, like these hospitals, to charge any less. steven bril, the author of the "time magazine" report said with obama care we've changed the rules related to who pays for what, but we haven't done much to change the prices of what we're paying. >> where does all this profit end up? >> yeah, it is flowing right into the hands of hospitals and the insurers. tomorrow night, jake, we're going show you exactly whose hands are literally raking in millions of dollars in all this. >> all right. excellent report. one more quick point, "time" special correspon
. >> drew, what about obama care? wasn't that supposed to keep hospital costs down? >> it was. but in reality, jake, there is nothing in obama care aimed at reducing the actual costs of health care. some are arguing that obama care, the forcing of everybody to be in this insurance plan or pay a penalty, is actually going to increase the costs we are paying because in very simple economic terms, you're increasing the amount of people who will be paying for all the heck, increasing...
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president obama is expected to talk about his bush for gun legislation, as well as jobs, the economy and more tomorrow night. >>> former staff sergeant clint romesha will also be a guest at the state of the union address. romesha was awarded the medal of honor for courageous actions during a nearly 13-hour firefight in afghanistan that left eight americans dead. romesha's son colin stole the show. at the ceremony, playing peekaboo at the presidential podium. the president said colin raced around the oval office earlier in the day, finding a number of apples before he found the one that was just right. making himself at home. >> yes. thanks very much. >>> up next, the incredible story of the killing of osama bin laden from the 2345i6sh very s.e.a.l. who reportedly pulled the trigger. he's speaking out for the first time. as incredible as the story he told about what happened in the compound is what he tells about what is happening to his family. phil bronstein talked to him. >>> also ahead, a touching tribute to another american hero, chris kyle. on an ancient burial ground.t [ ghosts
president obama is expected to talk about his bush for gun legislation, as well as jobs, the economy and more tomorrow night. >>> former staff sergeant clint romesha will also be a guest at the state of the union address. romesha was awarded the medal of honor for courageous actions during a nearly 13-hour firefight in afghanistan that left eight americans dead. romesha's son colin stole the show. at the ceremony, playing peekaboo at the presidential podium. the president said colin...
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>> and, drew, as you reported last night, there are some measures to control health care costs, in obama care, nothing addresses these specific runaway costs in hospital billing fees. any support in washington to try and drive these costs down? >> you know, let me put this in perspective for you, and, jake, you know how that town washington works. this is in "time" magazine's special edition. according to the center for responsive politics, since 199, doctors and hospitals have spent 5 5.36 billion lobbying in washington. double of the defense industry and the oil and gas industry combined. so people make money in health care certainly have the government's ear and i might ad add they have our pockets. >> indeed. drew griffin, thanks. >>> a grisly discovery on a hotel rooftop in los angeles. a decomposing body found in a water tank where it might have been for as long as 2 1/2 weeks while hotel guests used that water. the latest on the investigation and we'll take you inside that hotel. next. ♪ come on, boy! [ barks ] ♪ oh, heavenly day here we go. ♪ cha-cha-cha ♪ don't you know
>> and, drew, as you reported last night, there are some measures to control health care costs, in obama care, nothing addresses these specific runaway costs in hospital billing fees. any support in washington to try and drive these costs down? >> you know, let me put this in perspective for you, and, jake, you know how that town washington works. this is in "time" magazine's special edition. according to the center for responsive politics, since 199, doctors and hospitals...
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charged with the shooting of this high school student gunned down just days after performing at president obama's inauguration. her funeral was saturday. police gave a news conference earlier tonight. let's go to ted rowlands in chicago. >> the death of hadiya pendalson has struck a nerve not only in chicago but across the country. tonight, they have two men in custody. they were both picked up on saturday night on suspicion and have been charged with one count of murder each, and two counts of attempted murder each, plus some weapons violations. michael ward, according to police, has confessed to killing her by accident. he says he approached a group of people he thought also had rival gang members in the group, and opened fire. he didn't realize that he was opening fire on a 15-year-old and her friends after they had just completed a final exam in high school. ward said he got out of a car, shot the individuals under this overhang in a park and was taken away in a getaway car by williams. according to police, nobody stepped forward. the break came from police getting leads, going out and findin
charged with the shooting of this high school student gunned down just days after performing at president obama's inauguration. her funeral was saturday. police gave a news conference earlier tonight. let's go to ted rowlands in chicago. >> the death of hadiya pendalson has struck a nerve not only in chicago but across the country. tonight, they have two men in custody. they were both picked up on saturday night on suspicion and have been charged with one count of murder each, and two...
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president obama took his bully pulpit to virginia where the white house said across the board cuts will force the navy to cancel maintenance of 11 ships. >> that hurts this community. because of these automatic cuts, about 90,000 virginians who work for the department of defense would be forced to take unpaid leave from their jobs. >> reporter: then rapid fire warnings of other real world effects from forced spending cuts. >> more than 2,000 college students would lose their financial aid. delays at airports across the country. tens of thousands of parents will have to scramble to find child care. >> reporter: republicans argue consequences from the country's debt would be worse than $85 billion in spending cuts and they liken the president to chicken little. >> saying that the sky is falling all in an effort to try to scare congress and scare the american people into doing what he wants, which is raising taxes. >> reporter: that speaks to the heart of the divide. republicans say no new taxes in any deal to prevent indiscriminate cuts. democrats want tax increases and spending cuts. it'
president obama took his bully pulpit to virginia where the white house said across the board cuts will force the navy to cancel maintenance of 11 ships. >> that hurts this community. because of these automatic cuts, about 90,000 virginians who work for the department of defense would be forced to take unpaid leave from their jobs. >> reporter: then rapid fire warnings of other real world effects from forced spending cuts. >> more than 2,000 college students would lose their...